Important question - please take a look!

Discussion in 'Google' started by internetuser, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello everyone,

    I currently have a website, but someone else performed all of the hosting/server setup - so I am in the dark on this subject :(

    My question is: roughly how large of a hosting plan would I need if I was to own approximately 25 unique websites, each website with around 100 pages of written content and each website getting around 150-200 visitors per day?

    Would an option like Gatorhost work alright with those specifications?

    (I love to write and need to put all of my extra content somewhere :p )

    Thanks!

    PS: I know this is the Google forum, but different forums have different readers and since there are so many well-educated readers in this specific forum, I am curious as to what you think.
     
    internetuser, Dec 9, 2008 IP
  2. vansterdam

    vansterdam Notable Member

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    It's going to depend a lot on the structure of your websites. A website that is primarily text with few graphics could get by on a very basic hosting plan. Meanwhile a website with lots of graphics and a large file size would need a hosting plan that supports much more bandwidth. It also depends if you think your traffic is going to grow over time or if it will stay about even.

    I assume you meant hostgator not gatorhost. If so, I have dealt with this host and they are one of the better ones. I think it should be sufficient for your needs. They allow you to upgrade your hosting plan at any time if you realize that your plan is not adequate.
     
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  3. yousellstuff1

    yousellstuff1 Active Member

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    shared hosting you be ok but it really depends on how much space each website it. What kind of content does each have. 25 sites is a lot of sits, so you might want to think about a virtual private server or each a dedicated server. If each website is getting 200 views, shared hosting might not be able to keep up with that.

    Hope this helps
    Brandon
     
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  4. yenerich

    yenerich Active Member

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    I suggest some revending package on gator hosting. It could cost 24 USD more or less.
     
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  5. internetuser

    internetuser Banned

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    Yes, I must have been a little dyslexic this morning :D


    Thanks for the input, guys.
     
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    micksss Notable Member

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    With 5000k unique visits a day on what kind of setup/script? Meaning are your 25 sites dynamic (php) like Wordpress, drupal, joomla, etc.. or static (just html)?
     
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    Pretty huge and if you have more plans to expand, set up to host them on your own.
     
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  8. internetuser

    internetuser Banned

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    The sites would likely just be html with a picture or two (30 kb) per article.

    I am not familiar with anything beyond html really.


    I have heard that PHP (etc.) really opens up some doors for creativity, but I know nothing about any of it. :(
     
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